By
Christian Caple,
Erica Metzler,
Justin Chartrey,
Sam Cameron
May 10, 2007
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The college football Hall of Fame Class of 2007 was announced yesterday. Who will be the next Husky inducted?
Cameron Who's going to be the next Hall of Famer? How should I know? At this point, no one! I'd say the Husky with the best chance is Willingham, and that's not saying much.
Chartrey I think that most people would go as recent as Marques Tuiasosopo, but I'm more inclined to delve further back. My vote goes for one of the greatest running backs to ever grace Montlake, Napoleon Kaufman. The guy broke almost all rushing records at Washington and still holds the career mark for yards (4,106) and touchdowns (33).
Caple Probably Reggie Williams, but he won't be eligible until 2013. God, was he really here only four years ago? I miss athleticism.
Metlzer Warren Moon. He has left a legacy at the University of Washington, and in my opinion was the best quarterback to come out of the program. He persevered through the racial tension that existed back in those days and rose to the occasion. In 1977, he helped the Huskies win a conference championship and the 1978 Rose Bowl game. With 3,277 passing yards and 19 touchdowns in his college career and an inductee to the 2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame, there is no doubt he deserves to be in the college football Hall of Fame.
Will Roger Clemens get the Yankees to the playoffs?
Cameron No. Clemens doesn't rock it like he used to, and one starter isn't enough to fix the Yankees' woes. Maybe they should fire the head usher or lead peanut vendor. I bet if they replaced their PA announcer, they'd win the World Series.
Chartrey Only if he learned how to become a ritual healer in the offseason. Seriously, the collective age of the Yankees is starting to resemble that of a retirement home, and team injuries are as frequent as broken hips in Palm Springs.
Caple No. I don't understand why everyone is saying, "Ok, Clemens is back, now the Yankees are fine." First of all, he's only one pitcher. It's not like he's going to be able to pitch every day. Second of all, he's like 45 years old. Third of all, I hate Roger Clemens, I hate the Yankees and I hate Joe Buck even more. Yeah, you heard me.
Metzler The announcement that Roger Clemens will be returning to the Yankees was a shock to me, and I think it is a desperate attempt by Joe Torre to save his job and clubhouse. The reason why the Yankees are losing is due to their pitching — it needs help. They already have had 10 different starting pitchers this year, a major league record as of now. Clemens would be a spark to help get the Yankees back on track, but definitely won't be the major factor in getting the Yankees to the playoffs.
Is the way people perceive Barry Bonds race-related?
Cameron Yes, but not race alone. While Bonds looked like a gentle giant on "Bonds on Bonds," I wasn't fooled. He dug his own grave being a dick to reporters and fans alike for years. It's not necessary to treat the media and autograph hounds like you would your family, but treat them like crap and see who gets thrown under the bus. I also think circumstance isn't in Bonds' favor. If he broke the record before McGwire passed Maris, baseball would have embraced him more. As is, we're sick of steroid-shooting fakes.
Chartrey Here we go. As soon as things start getting dull, ESPN and ABC come up with a poll to decide if people are divided by race on Barry Bonds. What are we trying to say here? Hank Aaron was black, and really, when it comes down to it, went through a lot more prejudice and hatred than Bonds could ever dream of. Bonds is no champion against racism — he's a malcontent who juiced. End of story.
Caple If you're a complete moron, then yes. People's perceptions of Barry Bonds are affected by the fact that he's a pompous, arrogant ass who doesn't think anything is ever his fault. There are a lot of white guys like that, too, and the public isn't any easier on them. This is only a race issue because the media makes it a race issue.
Metzler No, not at all. People's perceptions are only affected by steroid claims, nothing else. He is the martyr of steroids, but it is well deserved. His feet and hat sizes grew over an inch-and-a-half in five years! Need I say more?
Can LeBron James beat the New Jersey Nets? Who else will have to step up?
Cameron Yes. LeBron is the truth. As for the rest of the Cavs, all they have to do is not screw up and hit shots when they're open (see any championship Bulls team). Gooden, Pavlovic and Hughes don't have to step up; they just have to stay in.
Chartrey No man is an island, or in this case — no man is a champion. As sad as it is to say, LeBron James will never be successful because his supporting cast, well, doesn't give any support. Think about it. All the greats have had sidekicks: Jordan had Pippen, Shaq had Kobe and D-Wade and Nash has Amare Stoudemire.
Caple No. As far as who has to step up, gee, I don't know — maybe the rest of the guys on his team?
Metzler LeBron James is getting too much hype, making him seem like the last star standing in the NBA Playoffs. Since Kobe, Shaq, D. Wade, Carmelo, Dirk, Yao Ming and A.I. all got eliminated already, LeBron is getting all the media attention instead. Hello? What about Steve Nash, Baron Davis and Jason Kidd, all these players are really stepping up their game. After a 2-0 start, I feel like the Cavs can beat the Nets with LeBron's help (he had 36 points and 12 assists last game). But it can't go unnoticed that there are other star players who are just as determined to win a championship.
1 Comments
#1 samcam
on May 10, 2007 at 1:13 p.m.(Seattle, WA | Unverified Name)
Hey I meant who's going to be the next all american, not hall of famer...it's a requirement to get into the hall, isn't it? Moon wasn't AA, was he? what about reggie? nap?
either way, i still say none of the above....
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